Calling all fright fans & community fiends!
The Nightmare in Elmwood 5k is back for a spine-tingling fourth year, and it's promises to be bigger, better, and spookier than ever! This isn't your average race; it's a Halloween extravaganza for the whole community!
Calling all runners and walkers: Lace up your sneakers for a unique, challenging, and seriously fun race through Elmwood Park's spooky wonderland.
Calling all Elmwood Park residents: We know you put up the most epic Halloween decorations! Show off your neighborhood spirit and cheer on the runners as they race by. And if you’re able, join us as a volunteer on the course!
Calling everyone who loves a good scare (or a good time!): Join us for a morning filled with thrills, chills, and epic costumes (it's even pet-friendly!). There's a costume contest, a kids' section, and more spooky fun for all ages!
Ready to join the Halloween frenzy? Register now to run/walk or keep scrolling to see how your brand can be part of this wildly popular event.
See you at the starting line (or cheering zone) – if you dare!
Sponsors: Share your Brand with 550+ Runners & Beyond
Elmwood Park, Columbia's historic "Front Porch," invites you to partner with our 4th annual Nightmare in Elmwood 5k & Fun Run on October 25, 2025! This exciting event, put on by our welcoming downtown community, brings midlands families and novelty run enthusiasts together for a fun, spooky Saturday morning while raising funds for impactful neighborhood initiatives.
Elmwood Park has proudly stood as a vibrant haven for over a century, boasting rich architectural heritage and a diverse, passionate community. Our neighborhood association is a 501c(3) dedicated to fostering strong community connections, preserving historical buildings, and enriching experiences for residents and beyond.
The Nightmare in Elmwood 5k & Fun Run is more than just a run – it's a community celebration! Here's what makes it unique:
Spooky Fun: Elmwood Park goes all out for Halloween! Expect spooky house decorations, costumed runners and volunteers, and a festive, cheerful atmosphere along the entire route.
Growing Popularity: We've seen incredible growth, jumping from 350 runners in 2022 to 550 in 2024! This year, with your support, we aim to break 600 participants!
Engaged Audience: Our diverse community actively participates in community events like this, showcasing a high level of brand exposure for sponsors.
Multiple Sponsorship Opportunities: We offer customizable sponsorship packages to fit your budget and goals, featuring logo placement, social media mentions, and more.
By partnering with us, your company will gain valuable brand awareness in a passionate, engaged community while supporting a worthy cause. You'll be directly contributing to:
Preserving Elmwood Park's architectural heritage for future generations.
Strengthening community connections through engaging events.
Empowering our neighborhood association to continue its impactful work.
Join us for a frightfully fun morning in Elmwood Park! We're confident this event will be a tremendous success, providing you with significant brand exposure and solidifying your place as a valued community partner.
Ghouls on the Greenway Decorating Contest
The Greenway portion of our 5k needs a scare-up! Join us for the first Nightmare on Elmwood 5K Ghoul's on the Greenway Decorating Contest and unleash your inner monster! Help us transform this dull stretch of the 5k by creating a horrifying (or friendly) ghoul, witch, skeleton, ghosts, etc. that will send shivers down runners' spines as they race by. Not only will you be spreading spooky cheer, but you could also win a $100 gift card to a local business! Let's transform the Greenway into a haunted nightmare together!
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2024 SPONSORS
